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Ein Ayah:The essence of every nation is defined by its philosophies and its spiritual attainments. In general, philosophies change over time, becoming clarified and fuller, until they take on a new form. Therefore, nations experience a process of aging and weakening of their power until it reaches the point that they cease to exist in the form that they once did. After all, once the special spiritual/intellectual qualities, philosophies and traditions have totally lost their standing, there is no longer an internal basis for the nation. Under such conditions, when an external power threatens a nation, it cannot defend itself because it lacks the strength that stems from an internal pride that causes it to want to preserve its character.
Specifically in this regard, Israel’s covenant with Hashem stands to make us His eternal nation. The light of truth of the Name of Hashem that is upon us is the light that is eternal and limitless. It is the truth after which there is no other truth. No matter what changes in regard to the philosophies, viewpoints, and intellectual tools, Hashem’s truth will become all the more powerful and correct in the eyes of all, in a grand manner. Therefore, within the Jewish Nation, living in accordance with its Torah, there is no old-age. The nation’s holy love of Hashem’s Name, which is like a warm and powerful fire, will never lose its original emotion, and will only grow in intensity. That is why it can be said about Israel at all times: "This day you have become a nation." This day a new light of spiritual insight shines upon you, casting eternal light of divine truth. Indeed, the ultimate, complete truth will never grow old or lose its vigor, just like the heavens always lie above the earth.
This is why those who learn Torah always have a love for it like the day it was given. Those who study the Torah on an ongoing basis and thereby grasp the "tree of life" are the ones who feel the true life of the whole of the nation, as the nation operates in their shadow. These pillars of society are like the heart that gives life to the whole body, by providing the spiritual lifeline. They provide the eternal joy of the word of Hashem and its truth and give the nation the power to strive to continue to function in full force. The elite spiritual/intellectual leaders will continue to play that role until the blessed time comes when "all your sons are learned in the ways of Hashem" (Yeshaya 54:13). This is as the Rabbis learned from the pasuk about those times, "Those who come will be the rooted in Jacob, Israel will bud and blossom" (Yeshaya 27:6). The Rabbis explain (Shabbat 145b) that this refers to Torah scholars who make adornments to the Torah with their love of the eternal word of Hashem.
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
